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Words in English borrowed from other language?

English has a fascinating history of borrowing words from other languages. Here are some examples, categorized by language:

Latin:

* Basic Vocabulary: Many common words like "aqua," "animal," "campus," "deficit," "exhibit," "maximum," "minimum," "nation," "octopus," "perfect," "piano," "status," "vacuum."

* Scientific Terminology: "Biology," "chemistry," "anatomy," "geology," "psychology," "physiology," "mathematics," "statistics," "technology."

* Legal Terms: "Habeas corpus," "pro bono," "ad hoc," "ipso facto," "prima facie," "ex parte," "in forma pauperis."

Greek:

* Philosophy: "Philosophy," "metaphysics," "ontology," "epistemology," "ethics," "democracy," "politics."

* Science: "Atom," "chronology," "geology," "biology," "geography," "zoology," "biology," "mathematics," "physics," "psychology."

* Art and Literature: "Drama," "tragedy," "comedy," "theater," "epic," "lyric," "rhetoric."

French:

* Food and Cuisine: "Baguette," "croissant," "souffle," "buffet," "menu," "restaurant," "gourmet."

* Fashion: "Couture," "chic," "décor," "haute couture," "mode," "tulle," "velvet."

* Arts: "Ballet," "cabaret," "collage," "papier-mâché," "tableau."

* Other: "Bureau," "elite," "entrepreneur," "garage," "police," "routine," "tableau."

German:

* Music: "Kindergarten," "lieder," "zeitgeist," "liederkranz," "angst," "wanderlust," "schadenfreude."

* Science: "Kindergarten," "diesel," "hamburger," "frankfurter," "blitz," "gesundheit."

* Other: "Doppelganger," "rucksack," "sauerkraut," "kindergarten," "poltergeist," "zeitgeist."

Spanish:

* Food: "Taco," "burrito," "salsa," "fajita," "tortilla," "guacamole," "siesta."

* Other: "Fiesta," "ranchero," "plaza," "guerrilla," "camaraderie."

Italian:

* Art and Music: "Opera," "soprano," "alto," "tenor," "baritone," "bass," "concerto," "piano."

* Food: "Pizza," "pasta," "spaghetti," "lasagna," "ravioli," "gelato," "cappuccino," "espresso."

* Other: "Mafia," "studio," "bravo," "ciao," "forte," "piano."

Arabic:

* Math and Science: "Algebra," "algorithm," "zero," "cipher."

* Other: "Coffee," "sugar," "cotton," "checkmate," "assassin," "genie," "alcohol."

Japanese:

* Food: "Sushi," "tempura," "ramen," "sashimi," "teriyaki," "karaoke."

* Other: "Bonsai," "tsunami," "zen," "manga," "anime."

Other:

* Dutch: "Boss," "cookie," "yacht"

* Hindi: "Jungle," "bungalow," "loot," "avatar"

* Russian: "Czar," "perestroika," "glasnost"

* Chinese: "Typhoon," "kung fu," "tea," "silk"

This is just a small sampling of the many words English has borrowed. The constant borrowing and adaptation of words from other languages is a testament to the evolving nature of English and its global influence.

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